Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1-1 | Hope Springs Eternal | 4:08 |
| 1-2 | Travelling Chest | 4:42 |
| 1-3 | Sweet Thursday | 4:19 |
| 1-4 | Up Here In The North Of England | 5:14 |
| 1-5 | Who Do You Want For Your Love? | 4:01 |
| 1-6 | When You Were MineLead Guitar – Ian Broudie |
4:39 |
| 1-7 | EvangelineHarmony Vocals – Alison Limerick |
4:06 |
| 1-8 | Truck Driver's Lament | 5:21 |
| 1-9 | Understanding Jane | 3:24 |
| 1-10 | Walking With A Mountain | 4:46 |
| 2-1 | I Never Saw My Hometown `Til I Went Around The World | 2:52 |
| 2-2 | Into The Mystic | 3:42 |
| 2-3 | Sweet Thursday (Extended Single Mix) | 6:03 |
| 2-4 | Don't Let It Rain On My Parade (Full Version) | 4:38 |
| 2-5 | When You Were Mine (Single Version) | 4:08 |
| 2-6 | Evangeline (Demo Version) | 4:12 |
| 2-7 | Everybody Loves To Play The Fool | 4:09 |
| 2-8 | Waiting In The Wings | 4:37 |
| 2-9 | It Makes No Difference | 4:39 |
| 2-10 | Sea Song | 5:23 |
| 2-11 | Nature's Way | 3:05 |
| 2-12 | Waylaid | 4:13 |
| 2-13 | The Needle And The Damage Done | 2:37 |
| 2-14 | Sweet Thursday (Acoustic) | 4:27 |
| 2-15 | Don't Let It Rain On My Parade (Single Version) | 4:04 |
| 2-16 | Impossibly Three Lovers | 5:16 |
| 2-17 | John Geoffrey Muir, Shopkeeper | 3:42 |
| Live At The Town And Country Club, 1986 | ||
| 3-1 | Hollow Horse | 4:36 |
| 3-2 | Perambulator | 4:41 |
| 3-3 | Who Do You Want For Your Love ? | 4:19 |
| 3-4 | Understanding Jane | 3:55 |
| 3-5 | Love Is A Wonderful Colour | 4:40 |
| 3-7 | Travelling Chest | 4:58 |
| 3-7 | Sweet Thursday | 4:48 |
| 3-8 | Into The Mystic | 4:08 |
| 3-9 | Hope Springs Eternal | 3:53 |
| 3-10 | When It All Comes Down | 8:04 |
| 3-11 | All The Daughters (Of Her Father's House) | 5:08 |
| 3-12 | Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream) | 10:32 |
| 3-13 | A Factory In The Desert | 3:09 |
| 3-14 | In The Couldron Of Love | 3:55 |
| 3-15 | Should I Stay Or Should I Go | 2:56 |
| 3-16 | Roadhouse Blues | 5:38 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Cherry Red Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Cherry Red Records Ltd.
- Licensed From – Beggars Banquet
- Made By – GZ Digital Media – X40112
- Made By – GZ Digital Media – X40134
- Made By – GZ Digital Media – X40110
Credits
- Coordinator [Release coordination] – Steve Hammonds
- Design [original] – Stephen James Webbon*
- Drums, Percussion – Chris Sharrock
- Keyboards [additional] – Dave "Green"*, Ian Broudie, Mike Timmoney*, Ritchie Close
- Layout – Hugh Gilmour
- Liner Notes – Jerry Ewing
- Mastered By – Andy Pearce
- Photography – Gary Lornie
- Producer – Ian Broudie
- Vocals, Bass, Keyboards – Chris Layhe
- Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica – Robert Ian "Boots" McNabb*
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5013929149021
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): CDTRED490/CD1 GZ X40112
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): CDTRED490/CD2 GZ X40134
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 3): CDTRED490/CD3 GZ X40110
- Mastering SID Code (All discs): IFPI LD02
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 5J34
- Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 5J32
- Mould SID Code (Disc 3): IFPI 5J36
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEGA 78 CD | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (CD, Album) | Beggars Banquet | BEGA 78 CD | UK | 1987 |
| 832 487-1, SAMP 2 | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (Cass + Cass, Sam) | Vertigo, Beggars Banquet, Vertigo, Beggars Banquet | 832 487-1, SAMP 2 | Canada | 1987 |
| BEGA 78, 58032 BEGA | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (LP, Album) | Beggars Banquet, Polygram | BEGA 78, 58032 BEGA | Greece | 1987 |
| 208 235 | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (LP, Album) | Beggars Banquet, Ariola | 208 235 | Europe | 1987 |
| 6447-4-H | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (Cass, Album) | Beggars Banquet | 6447-4-H | US | 1987 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Hope Springs Eternal |
| A2 | Travelling Chest |
| A3 | Sweet Thursday |
| A4 | Up Here In The North Of England |
| A5 | Who Do You Want For Your Love? |
| B1 | When You Were Mine |
| B2 | Evangeline |
| B3 | Truck Driver's Lament |
| B4 | Understanding Jane |
| B5 | Walking With A Mountain |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Beggars Banquet
- Copyright (c) – Beggars Banquet
- Pressed By – Damont
- Published By – Chappell Music Ltd.
- Mastered At – Musitech
Credits
- Producer – Ian Broudie
- Written-By – McNabb*
Notes
White label Issue with insert.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A side runout, etched): BEGA-78 A1 DAMONT MT.
- Matrix / Runout (B side runout, etched): BEGA-78 B1 DAMONT MT.1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEGA 78 CD | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (CD, Album) | Beggars Banquet | BEGA 78 CD | UK | 1987 |
| 832 487-1, SAMP 2 | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (Cass + Cass, Sam) | Vertigo, Beggars Banquet, Vertigo, Beggars Banquet | 832 487-1, SAMP 2 | Canada | 1987 |
| BEGA 78, 58032 BEGA | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (LP, Album) | Beggars Banquet, Polygram | BEGA 78, 58032 BEGA | Greece | 1987 |
| 208 235 | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (LP, Album) | Beggars Banquet, Ariola | 208 235 | Europe | 1987 |
| 6447-4-H | The Icicle Works | If You Want To Defeat Your Enemy Sing His Song (Cass, Album) | Beggars Banquet | 6447-4-H | US | 1987 |

